Ducati Partners with NetApp to Drive Digital Transformation of Motorcycle Racing in the MotoGP World Championship
March 20 2018 - 8:24PM
NetApp (NASDAQ:NTAP), empowering its customers to change the world
with data, today teams up with Ducati (part of Volkswagen Group) to
drive the digital transformation of motorcycle racing as the
official sponsor of the Ducati Team in the 2018 MotoGP World
Championship, started March 18 at the Losail International
Circuit in Qatar, with the massive win obtained by Andrea
Dovizioso, NetApp® will help Ducati to accelerate its performance,
stability, and reliability, both on and off the track.
Ever since the dawn of the four-stroke era in 2002 opened the
door for Ducati to join the MotoGP World Championship, the Italian
manufacturer based in Bologna has worked tirelessly to improve its
bikes and racing strategy at every turn. Recognizing that its data
was becoming increasingly distributed, dynamic, and diverse, Ducati
turned to NetApp. As a result, during the championship races,
Ducati Team members will have fast, reliable access to real-time
data from anywhere in the world.
“NetApp is a crucial partner for the Ducati Team for digital
transformation projects, as data is at the heart of our strategy,”
said Luigi Dall’Igna, Ducati Corse general manager. “With NetApp,
we will be able to unlock the value of our data and make critical
decisions based on the big data coming from one of the most
advanced IoT systems: a MotoGP bike. Every minute of a race will
provide us with new insights into how we can optimize operations
and innovate to improve performance.”
Ducati will count on the NetApp Data Fabric for the Ducati Team
as it participates in 19 races in 15 countries on 5 continents as
part of the MotoGP Championship around the globe. Moreover, Ducati
will use NetApp technologies to modernize its IT and data
protection infrastructure, enhancing data protection and security
as well as accelerating GDPR readiness.
“Ducati and NetApp share the same extraordinary passion for
innovation,” said Henri Richard, executive vice president of
worldwide field and customer operations at NetApp. “We look forward
to working with Ducati to accelerate their digital transformation,
increase their performance, and enhance the security and value of
their data.”
About NetApp NetApp is the data authority
for hybrid cloud. We provide a full range of hybrid cloud data
services that simplify management of applications and data across
cloud and on-premises environments to accelerate digital
transformation. Together with our partners, we empower global
organizations to unleash the full potential of their data to expand
customer touchpoints, foster greater innovation, and optimize their
operations. For more information, visit www.netapp.com.
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Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. - A Sole Shareholder Company
- A Company subject to the Management and Coordination activities
of AUDI AGFounded in 1926, since 1946 Ducati has been
manufacturing sport-inspired motorcycles characterised by
high-performance Desmodromic engines, innovative design and
cutting-edge technology. With its factory located in Bologna’s
Borgo Panigale district, in 2016 Ducati celebrated 90 years since
it was founded. The model range covers several market segments with
the following families: Diavel, Hypermotard, Monster, Multistrada,
SuperSport and Panigale. In 2015 Ducati presented the Ducati
Scrambler: a new brand made of bikes, accessories and apparel that
provide the last word in creativity and self-expression. These
authentic icons representing what the world knows as “Made in
Italy”, together with an extensive range of associated accessories
and technical and lifestyle apparel, are distributed in 90
countries globally. In 2017 Ducati delivered 55,871 bikes to
customers, continuing the growth trend of the last eight years.
Ducati competes in both the World Superbike and MotoGP World
Championships. In Superbike, Ducati has won 17 Manufacturers'
titles and 14 Riders' titles. Ducati has been competing in MotoGP
since 2003, winning both the Manufacturers' and Riders' titles in
2007
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